Description: This presentation will explore innovative approaches to high performance networks (HPN). The session will compare the more traditional narrow network solutions offered by national carriers vs. different models established by newer vendors that focus on a different value proposition and/or does not involve narrowing the network at all.

Description: This session will present the results of a case study investigating the impact of genetic testing on the reduction of health care costs. This will present both actuarial and clinical analysis of genetic testing in addition to researchers who are applying this approach.

Description: Recording for Retirement wealth by race and ethnicity

Description: Recording of Introduction to Universal Life Insurance

Description: Recording of Introduction to IBNR

Description: 2026 SOA Professional Development Preview Webcast

Description: Join a dynamic panel of accelerated underwriting (AU) experts as they discuss results from three recent AU industry surveys, including from the Society of Actuaries (SOA) and two reinsurance studies. They'll share similarities and examine differences in their findings as they cover historical trends, current practices and their outlooks on the future of this evolving underwriting paradigm. By the conclusion of the session, you will have gained knowledge on the data and trends available from these surveys, as well as understand what AU program modifications are needed to keep pace with the industry.

Description: Actuaries have a good understanding of the insurance industry from products and distribution to risk management and financial reporting. However, the trend of actuaries in executive and senior management roles (besides the Chief Actuary role) seems to be trending downwards over the years. Join us as we discuss the perspectives of executives at insurance companies (e.g., CEO, CFO, CRO, COO) and what made them successful beyond the traditional chief actuary path. Gain insight as we talk about what skills and experiences actuaries should look to gain to be more successful in executive roles beyond the chief actuary role.

Description: Financial planning and analysis (FP&A) has become increasingly important to the life insurance industry in recent years. Insurance companies must navigate complex changes in financial reporting and capital requirements to manage risk effectively. Furthermore, technological growth has changed the landscape of the theoretical capabilities of FP&A; however, many FP&A areas struggle to implement the sophisticated modeling techniques required to manage the long-term liabilities associated with life and annuity products.

Description: Have you wondered: - As a U.S. insurer, should I try to understand the implication of International Financial Reporting Standard 17 (IFRS 17) on global insurers? - As a pricing actuary, do I need to learn about the financial evolution brought about by IFRS 17 and Long Duration Targeted Improvements (LDTI)? - As my organization's CFO, I have invested in the arduous implementation of the new standards. How do I get the best return on my investment?If the answer to any of the above is 'Yes,' then this session is for you!